Ukraine names woman, 23, anti-corruption head

A 23-year-old law graduate has been given the task of leading Ukraine's anti-corruption drive, the second major appointment of a young woman in weeks.
Anna Kalynchuk's promotion has provoked consternation among some Ukrainians who say she is unqualified and too young.
She will direct Ukraine's department of "lustration", which aims to purge officials tainted by corruption.
Corruption was a key complaint of protesters who forced President Viktor Yanukovych from power in February 2014.
Ms Kalynchuk's appointment comes days after Anastasia Deyeva, 24, was named by Interior Minister... read more

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